2020 SUMMER BREAK​CODING BOOTCAMP

AOT’s Summer Break Coding Bootcamp is a week-long immersive program in web design & development. Students will work individually and in teams, building a portfolio of online projects using HTML, CSS, and other industry-aligned tools such as Bootstrap and Repl.it. The Bootcamp is comprised of 2 sessions a day for 5 days, and features 6 session challenges and 1 virtual team competition. Prizes will be awarded for top performers in challenges and competitions!

Building a portfolio of polished web design & development projects, including your own personal website, a website for a major entertainment media event, a website for a mock company (or a company you plan to build in the future)​

The technical skills you’ll need for a solid foundation in computer science that will prepare you to pursue other programming languages, such as Python, C++, JavaScript, and Ruby

What You Will Gain

Technical Skills: AOT’s Spring Break Coding Bootcamp will teach you the basics of two programming languages: HTML and CSS. You will learn the unique syntax of these languages, as well as how to build and style a website that includes text, tables, lists, links, images, and more! You also will learn how to install and use the Bootstrap library, Friconix vector icons, and Google Fonts to give your website your individual style and flair.

Professional Skills: AOT’s Spring Break Coding Bootcamp includes mini-lessons in professional skills to prepare for a career in the technology industry. You’ll learn about working on a web development team and how to pitch or present a technology product to a live audience. Finally, you’ll learn what it means and how to meet the needs of a client through branding and UX design.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for our 2020 Summer Break Coding Bootcamp must:

Be a current sophomore or junior in a NYC public or charter high school that meets our Economic Needs Index eligibility criteria